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Fire Stations Should Match the Needs of the Community
Start a emergency and disaster management degree at American Military University. By Dr. Randall Hanifen, faculty member, Emergency & Disaster Management at American Military University This...
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The Value of Knowledge and Training in Response Operations
By Anthony Mangeri, MPA, EMT, CEM, American Military University This article was first published on Domestic Preparedness. In today’s emergency service professions, it is essential to master the core...
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Responding to the Growing Number of Hate Crimes
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What the U.S. Can Learn from Other Countries About Responding to Terrorist...
By Dr. Randall Hanifen, faculty member, Emergency & Disaster Management at American Military University This article original appeared on EDMDigest. Recently, I spent three days at a board meeting...
View ArticleCounseling & Confidentiality: What You Need to Know
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Enduring the Process of Grieving: Coping with First Responder Loss
Start a fire science degree at American Military University. By Captain Brad Bouchillon, Statesboro (GA) Fire Department There are so many experiences in life that can be described as “beautiful” such...
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Why Responders Should Join a State Incident Management Team
Start a emergency and disaster management degree at American Military University. By Michele Ice, contributor, In Public Safety On October 10, a historic Category 3 hurricane swept through southwest...
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How Implementing Command Structure Improves EMS Response
Start a fire science degree at American Military University. By Brad Davison, alumnus, American Military University Bringing calm to chaos—that’s what citizens expect when they dial 9-1-1. Yet, what...
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First Responders with Psychological Injuries Must Be Eligible for Workers’...
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How an Improperly Installed Car Seat Almost Cost a First Responder Her...
Start a public administration degree at American Military University. By Michele Ice, contributor to In Public Safety On April 1, 1999, my family’s life changed in a split second. I was driving to my...
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States Need Clearer Laws on PTSD Compensation Claims for First Responders
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Four Reasons Why Employers Struggle to Determine Compensation Claims for PTSD
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More Research Needed to Understand PTSD-Related Injuries
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Idaho Enacts Expanded PTSD Law for First Responders
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View ArticleWhy Every EMS Agency Should Use an Incident Command System
By Leischen Stelter, editor of In Public Safety Responding to an emergency medical situation can be chaotic, even for well-trained medical professionals. When multiple agencies respond, it can be...
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Understanding the Volunteer Deficit Will Lead to Better Recruitment and...
By Kevin Kupietz, Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management, American Military University The average citizen likely has no idea the important role volunteer firefighters play in protecting...
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Why Operational Dashboards Are Vital for Emergency Management
Start an emergency and disaster management degree at American Military University. By Liam O’Brien, Faculty Member, Intelligence Studies at American Military University In today’s tech-driven society,...
View ArticleHow Law Enforcement and EMS Respond to an Opioid Overdose
This article is featured in the magazine, A Public Health Perspective on the Opioid Crisis. Download it now. By Dr. Jessica Sapp, Faculty Member, Public Health, American Military University First...
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New EMS Model Alters How Ambulance Agencies Manage Emergencies
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Why Volunteer Agencies Can’t Be Fast, Reliable, and Free
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